Chitosan-based infected wound care: A bibliometric analysis from 2002 to 2025

Area of Science:

• Biomaterials Science
• Wound Healing Research
• Bibliometric Analysis

Background:

• Chitosan is increasingly utilized for infected wound management.
• A comprehensive bibliometric analysis of this research area is lacking.
• This study assesses the global research landscape of chitosan in infected wound care.

Purpose of the Study:

• To conduct a bibliometric analysis of chitosan in infected wound care.
• To identify current research trends and potential future directions.
• To map the global research output and key contributors.

Main Methods:

• Data sourced from Web of Science Core Collection (2002-2025).
• Bibliometric analysis using VOSviewer, CiteSpace, and ArcGIS.
• Analysis of publication trends, journals, authors, institutions, countries, and keywords.

Main Results:

• 501 publications show a steady increase in research output.
• China leads in publications; *International Journal of Biological Macromolecules* is the most prolific journal.
• Key research areas include chitosan hydrogels and delivery systems for wound infections.

Conclusions:

• Chitosan-based interventions are a significant option for infected wound care.
• China, India, and Iran are leading contributors to this field.
• Future research should focus on chitosan delivery systems and antimicrobial agents against drug-resistant bacteria.